USWNT ticker-tape parade brings NYC to its feet

Today New York City holds the USWNT parade, aka ticker-tape parade, in honor of the U.S. women's national soccer team and their incredible World Cup victory.

This is the first time in over 30 years that New York hosts a ticker-tape parade for a sports team based outside of NYC. If anyone deserves this honorable event, it's these fierce, inspiring women. Fans are flocking to the scene in support of the victorious team.

The parade is occurring along Lower Manhattan's Canyon of Heroes, beginning at 11 AM. The Manhattan borough president, Gale A. Brewer, led a push for the parade by sending a letter to Mayor de Blasio on Monday and starting an online petition. She told the New York Times:

"The celebration will turn the Canyon of Heroes into the Canyon of Heroines."
Gale A. Brewer

Seeing as how the team's celebration in Los Angeles on Tuesday was a mad house (in the best way possible), we have no doubt that the New York parade will be a crazy fun time.

If you aren't fortunate enough to attend the parade that'll surely go down in history, don't stress! AOL will be covering the event on Periscope, Twitter, and Vine. Live vicariously through these social media outlets for the afternoon and you won't miss a minute of the glory!

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: The World Cup-winning U.S. women's soccer team, including Abby Wambach (Top L), celebrates along with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (C), as they make their way up the The Canyon of Heroes along Broadway during a ticker-tape parade on July 10, 2015 in New York City. Following the parade the team celebrated at ceremony at City Hall. According to city records, New York City has hosted 205 parades since 1886 along the Canyon of Heroes, which is located along Broadway between the Battery and City Hall.( Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Mayor Bill de Blasio celebrates the Champions U.S. Women's Soccer National Team at a City Hall ceremony following a New York City Ticker Tape Parade for World Cup Champions U.S. Women's Soccer National Team on July 10, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Thousands of fans cheer as the World Cup-winning U.S. women's soccer team make their way up the The Canyon of Heroes along Broadway during a ticker-tape parade on July 10, 2015 in New York City. Following the parade the team celebrated at ceremony at City Hall. According to city records, New York City has hosted 205 parades since 1886 along the Canyon of Heroes, which is located along Broadway between the Battery and City Hall. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

USA women's soccer team midfielder Megan Rapinoe (C) holds up the World Cup 2015 trophy as midfielder Carli Lloyd (L), New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and head coach Jill Ellis (R) wave to the crowd during the ticker tape parade in New York on July 10, 2015. AFP PHOTO/JEWEL SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Members of the World Cup-winning U.S. women's soccer cheer as they make their way up The Canyon of Heroes along Broadway during a ticker-tape parade on July 10, 2015 in New York City. Following the parade the team celebrated at ceremony at City Hall. According to city records, New York City has hosted 205 parades since 1886 along the Canyon of Heroes, which is located along Broadway between the Battery and City Hall. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

USA women's soccer team midfielder Carli Lloyd takes a selfie with the World Cup 2015 trophy during the ticker tape parade in New York on July 10, 2015, to celebrate the team's World Cup victory. AFP PHOTO/JEWEL SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

USA women's soccer team midfielder Megan Rapinoe (C) holds the World Cup 2015 trophy on her head during the ticker tape parade in New York on July 10, 2015. AFP PHOTO/JEWEL SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

USA women's soccer team fans cheer during the ticker tape parade in New York on July 10, 2015 celebrating the team World Cup victory. AFP PHOTO/JEWEL SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Alexis Morgan, Mayor Bill De Blasio, Megan Rapinoe and Chirlane McCray during New York City Holds Ticker Tape Parade For World Cup Champions U.S. Women's Soccer National Team on July 10, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Members of the World Cup-winning U.S. women's soccer team celebrate as they make their way up The Canyon of Heroes along Broadway during a ticker-tape parade on July 10, 2015 in New York City. Following the parade the team celebrated at ceremony at City Hall. According to city records, New York City has hosted 205 parades since 1886 along the Canyon of Heroes, which is located along Broadway between the Battery and City Hall. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Members of the World Cup-winning U.S. women's soccer team, including Whitney Engen (Right) are viewed as crowds cheer as they make their way up The Canyon of Heroes along Broadway during a ticker-tape parade on July 10, 2015 in New York City. Following the parade the team celebrated at ceremony at City Hall. According to city records, New York City has hosted 205 parades since 1886 along the Canyon of Heroes, which is located along Broadway between the Battery and City Hall. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Members of the World Cup-winning U.S. women's soccer team celebrate as they make their way up the The Canyon of Heroes along Broadway during a ticker-tape parade on July 10, 2015 in New York City. Following the parade the team celebrated at ceremony at City Hall. According to city records, New York City has hosted 205 parades since 1886 along the Canyon of Heroes, which is located along Broadway between the Battery and City Hall. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: (L-R): Soccer player Carli Lloyd, Mayor Bill de Blasio, soccer player Megan Rapinoe, Chirlane McCray and U.S. Coach Jill Ellis aboard a float in the New York City Ticker Tape Parade for World Cup Champions U.S. Women's Soccer National Team on July 10, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: A general view of the atmosphere during the New York City Ticker Tape Parade for World Cup Champions U.S. Women's Soccer National Team on July 10, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Members of the World Cup-winning U.S. women's soccer cheer as they make their way up The Canyon of Heroes along Broadway during a ticker-tape parade on July 10, 2015 in New York City. Following the parade the team celebrated at ceremony at City Hall. According to city records, New York City has hosted 205 parades since 1886 along the Canyon of Heroes, which is located along Broadway between the Battery and City Hall. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Thousands of fans cheer as the World Cup-winning U.S. women's soccer team make their way up the The Canyon of Heroes along Broadway during a ticker-tape parade on July 10, 2015 in New York City. Following the parade the team celebrated at ceremony at City Hall. According to city records, New York City has hosted 205 parades since 1886 along the Canyon of Heroes, which is located along Broadway between the Battery and City Hall. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Thousands of fans cheer as the World Cup-winning U.S. women's soccer team make their way up the The Canyon of Heroes along Broadway during a ticker-tape parade on July 10, 2015 in New York City. Following the parade the team celebrated at ceremony at City Hall. According to city records, New York City has hosted 205 parades since 1886 along the Canyon of Heroes, which is located along Broadway between the Battery and City Hall. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: (L-R): Mayor Bill de Blasio, soccer players Carli Lloyd and Megan Rapinoe, Chirlane McCray and U.S. Coach Jill Ellis aboard a float in the New York City Ticker Tape Parade for World Cup Champions U.S. Women's Soccer National Team on July 10, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Soccer players Carli Lloyd and Megan Rapinoe in the New York City Ticker Tape Parade for World Cup Champions U.S. Women's Soccer National Team on July 10, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Soccer player Abby Wambach in the New York City Ticker Tape Parade for World Cup Champions U.S. Women's Soccer National Team on July 10, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)